The Way We Met

by Patricia M. Jackson

What is it that captures someone’s heart? A touch, a smile, a spark that lasts a lifetime.Love is something that is shared by all and every couple has their unique story of how they met. This anthology of romantic short stories ranges in time from the late 1800s to the modern day with tales of the first glimpses of romance. From a tale of immigrants finding each other on Ellis Island to an accidental encounter in a crowded bar to an online romance, these stories are poignant and heartwarming, tinged with humor and a sense of inevitability. There may be a difference between his version and hers, but it is always the same chronicle of the stirrings of love.Join this journey for ten distinctly different Midwestern couples and read their first-person accounts of how they met. Discover how their journeys of love began! Download your copy today.

362 pages, Paperback

First published September 9, 2017

About the author

Patricia M Jackson writes novels with a mixture of realism and fiction. She combines humor with romance and suspense to make for a compelling read. She’s a part of several different writer groups, including the Kiss of Death chapter of Romance Writers of America, Lake Superior Writers, and Minnesota Sister Writers. You can find her living in northern Minnesota with her husband and her puppy, Eleven.

Yes, Eleven is named after the character from Stranger Things, but so far she hasn’t been able to move objects with her mind. Of course, she can get us to get up to get things for her, so she does not need supernatural powers!

You can reach Patricia via email at patriciamjackson.author@gmail.com.

Reviews

[Jamie Bee · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a lovely collection of ten somewhat long short stories that each highlight how a particular couple met. The stories range in time from the late 1800s to now. They are written alternating between the hero’s and the heroine’s perspectives in the first person. I would have liked to have seen the POV mixed up a little in these stories, as the first person can be a little tedious to read for such a long time, especially when you're constantly switching characters. In these stories, the author is able to give a real sense of both time and place, from Ellis Island in the late 1800s to Midwestern farms. Even though these are relatively short, she is able to make each of the characters distinct. In the brief span of time that we see these couples, I felt like I got to know the characters and became invested in their stories. Each story could be read in about the time of a break or a lunch, perfect for reading while at work.

I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.

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[Margaret Watkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

A well written anthology of love stories, depicts the way 10 couples met. When I think about it, one of the most catalytic moments in any relationship is the way in which the couple meet. It is the story they will tell their grandchildren and the question most often asked. Each of the stories speaks of attraction and connection, and finally the outcome. I loved the stories almost as much as I love telling my grandchildren our own story, and I loved hearing my grandparents' love story of how they met in 1918. I received a copy of this book as a gift and this is my honest and voluntary review.

[BP34 · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great collection of romance stories that offer a variety. Something for everyone. Contemporary love stories as well as stories from the 1800's. Ten well written stories that chronicle how couples met. Great read. I received an advance copy and voluntarily chose to review this collection.

[Heather W · Rating 5 out of 5]

This wonderful collection of short stories is comprised of ten stories dating from the 1800s to the current day. Each of these tells the story of how a couple met with delightful characters and descriptions. Well done!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Linda Levine · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great set of romantic stories that focus on when the couples first met. Each story takes place at a different time period. I enjoyed all the stories. They are well written and include interesting characters and storylines.

I ma voluntarily reviewing a copy I received.

[Melissa B · Rating 4 out of 5]

This bundle is the perfect love anthology, the stories depict attraction, love, connection and their endings. There's just something about the references and descriptions of each time and era.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Urszula · Rating 4 out of 5]

A love stories from different time periods. All full of details from the reality the story takes place. Interesting characters and backgrounds. Pleasurable reads.

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[P · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Way We Met (ARC) by Patricia M. Jackson: **** quick, clean, heartwarming sweet stories from different eras/circumstances/cultures. I liked some more than others, but overall very good.

[Kim F · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another amazing book. I was blown away with the story, I could not put it down. Wonderfully written with strong characters. I want more.....I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

[Diane Bleyer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting short stories

My only complaint was I've just learned the names of the story characters and it would end and another story began.